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Srivijaya's Chinese Inscriptions: The Batu Tugu Revelation
This episode of Fexingo History uncovers a lesser-known piece of Srivijaya's past: the Batu Tugu inscription from the 11th century, a Chinese-language stone stele found near Palembang. We explore how this artifact reveals Srivijaya's diplomatic ties with the Song dynasty, the role of Chinese merchant communities, and the empire's ability to project soft power across the South China Sea. Lucas and Luna discuss the inscription's mention of a 'Harbor Master' and a 'Buddhist temple', linking it to the shahbandar system and the Orang Laut. They also touch on…
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